Horse / Larissa

Larissa (Thessaly) - Obol (⅙ Drachm)
Horse standing left; O(Σ retrograde) above.
The nymph Larissa standing facing, head right, holding ball and wreath; all within incuse square.

Description

Obverse: Horse standing left; O(Σ retrograde) above.
Reverse: The nymph Larissa standing facing, head right, holding ball and wreath; all within incuse square.

Faintly toned, a little porosity, light cleaning scratches on reverse. VF.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerLarissa
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue460 BC - 400 BC
Weight0.86 g
Diameter12 mm
Orientation
↑↑
1h
DenominationObol (⅙ Drachm)
StandardThessaly - Drachm
ReferencesBCD Thessaly II #364.3; HGC 4 #495

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Switzerland
Nomos AG, Obolos 21 - Lot 271
Jan 2, 2022
United States
Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 586 - Lot 82
Apr 30, 2025
United States
Privately purchased from Sieryuu at NYINC
Jan 17, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current